Old and new animals made the news this week, with babies -- including giraffes and lions -- joining the family and brand-new species of spider and shrew turning up, while rediscovered reptiles, whales, and amphibians surprised researchers. Read more about these animal stories (and more) in our slideshow.

Old and new animals made the news this week, with babies -- including giraffes and lions -- joining the family and brand-new species of spider and shrew turning up, while rediscovered reptiles, whales, and amphibians surprised